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motocross / default rider 183 cm

KTM 500 MX vs Yamaha YZ250 ergonomics

KTM 500 MX and Yamaha YZ250 have modeled posture scores within three points for the 183 cm default rider. Treat this as a planning estimate; posture preference, data confidence, and a real test sit still matter.

Modeled fit comparison

KTM 500 MX

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZ250

Modeled scoreProvisional
95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The modeled scores are within three points, so the result does not distinguish a higher-scoring bike. Treat the result as a planning estimate and compare each bike's geometry confidence before a real test sit.

Rider fit: reaching the ground

The KTM 500 MX lists a 975 mm seat; the Yamaha YZ250 lists 975 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. Seat height is only a first-pass ground-reach input. It does not establish safety or actual foot contact. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change the result.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for KTM 500 MX and Yamaha YZ250
SpecKTM 500 MXYamaha YZ250
Seat height975 mm975 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,486 mm
Wet weight-103 kg
Displacement498 cc249 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 500 MX
Sport (58.1 deg)
Yamaha YZ250
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

KTM 500 MX
Neutral (93.7 deg)
Yamaha YZ250
Neutral (93.2 deg)

Elbow angle

KTM 500 MX
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZ250
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

KTM 500 MX
Neutral (12.2 deg)
Yamaha YZ250
Neutral (12.5 deg)